The judge, also a husband and father, could empathize with Du Songlin's situation. Moreover, Du Songlin was a renowned doctor in the city, so the judge did not rush him and waited patiently for Du Songlin's response.
Years ago, the judge had suffered from a bone spur on his foot, making it excruciatingly painful to stand or walk. Western medicine suggested surgery, but given his age, recovery from surgery on his bones would not be easy. Desperate, he visited Du Songlin's clinic upon a friend's recommendation.
Du Songlin was in M Country, where he earned a doctorate from a local medical college and acquired professional qualifications; however, his family had a strong tradition in Chinese medicine, so he simply combined both Western and Chinese medical practices.
